Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun is two hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from LAX to CUN start from 07:00 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The last departure is at 23:59 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 42 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LAX to CUN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other corners of Mexico) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LAX to CUN flights, with 85.33% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and CUN:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is R 1,061. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,997. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to CUN, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to CUN.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you want to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are among the biggest draws.
